Dr. Ángel Adames-Corraliza on our Planet's Amazing Atmosphere | 2025 MacArthur Genius Grant

Dr. Ángel Adames-Corraliza joins us for a powerful conversation on climate, weather, and how the atmosphere shapes life on Earth. A MacArthur Fellow, Dr. Adames-Corraliza is one of the world’s leading atmospheric scientists, whose work is transforming how we understand tropical weather systems and their global impact.As a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and educated at the University of Washington, Dr. Adames-Corraliza has pioneered breakthroughs in understanding how moisture, storms, and large-scale circulation patterns interact in the tropics. His research explains how tropical systems influence everything from extreme weather and rainfall to droughts and climate variability across the globe. These insights are critical for improving weather prediction and helping societies prepare for climate-driven risks.In this episode, Dr. Adames-Corraliza reflects on why the tropics play an outsized role in Earth’s climate, the responsibility scientists have to communicate uncertainty and risk, and how better understanding the atmosphere is essential to navigating a rapidly changing planet.WATCH / LISTEN• How the Tropics Shape Global Weather | https://youtu.be/z0dMYeK0RXQCONNECT WITH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSTWITTER / X: https://x.com/Nat_ChampionsINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/nat_championsSUBSTACK :https://nationalchamps.substack.com/